What is Salami? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Salami?

Salami is a cured meat product usually made from pork and/or beef. It is generally salt cured and shaped into a long log of varying widths. Genoa salami is a type of hard salami. Hard salami is usually drier and fattier with a reddish color. It is sliced thin and may be seasoned with any number of herbs and spices. Vienna Beef is a brand of soft salami and is more pliable and less chewy. Salami is often a pink or red/brown color and has a salty, tangy and umami flavor.

What does Salami Taste Like?

Salty

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Umami

Ingredients

pork

Pork is a term for any meat that comes from a pig. The main cuts are the shoulder, loin, leg and side belly. Raw pork is pink and often has a white trim of fat, or dots of fat. The texture is moist and and semi-firm. Pork is used to make bacon, sausage, salami and other various meat products. Pork can be bought and used ground, or in specific cuts, such as for pork tenderloin, a delicate cut of meat, with a lower fat content. Pork is known for being a fatty meat and has a full flavor that is enhanced by salt and spices. Pork should always be cooked thoroughly before consuming.

beef

Beef refers to any part of meat from the cow. Beef is a popular meat across multiple cuisines and pairs well with a multitude of dishes, often serving as the main ingredient. There are eight main cuts of beef and many more within each section of the animal. Varieties of beef vary depending on the breed of cattle and its diet.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Salami Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Slice26g

Slice

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	68kcal	3%
Fats	6g	22%
Sat. fats	3g	38%
Mono. Fats	3g	19%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	1%
Sugars	1g	5%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	3g	11%
Cholesterol	18mg	17%
Sodium	296mg	37%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Salami?

1 Slice of Salami contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Salami?

1 Slice of Salami contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Salami?

1 Slice of Salami contains 6 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Salami?

1 Slice of Salami contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Salami?

There are 68 calories in 1 Slice of Salami.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Salami?

There are 74 calories in 1 oz of Salami.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Salami?

There are 1184 calories in 1 pound of Salami.